Fast-Paced Auto Parts Assistant Manager — Growth Path

Genuine Parts Company; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company (NAPA) in Texas seeks an Assistant Store Manager to blend automotive expertise with customer service and operations leadership. You will support the Store Manager across counter sales, inventory, delivery coordination, and housekeeping while maintaining active sales responsibilities.

This developmental role prepares you to become a Store Manager, with overtime and keyholder duties for opening/closing the store.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade courses are a plus.
• Experience in automotive aftermarket service or willingness to learn all things automotive.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Passion for customer care and long-term relationships.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Experience in a parts/store/retail management setting.
• ASE certifications a plus; NAPA Know How advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Partner daily with Store Manager on operations, sales, inventory, labor and team performance.
• Actively sell and build customer relationships across retail and wholesale channels.
• Model expected behaviors, processes and customer standards.
• Execute or oversee opening and closing routines (security, cash reconciliation, end-of-day reporting).
• Handle or support administrative tasks: scheduling, compliance docs, performance tracking.
• Monitor core store metrics and problem-solve for improvements.
• Provide leadership and coaching for store functions and talent development.
• Drive safety, asset protection and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support continuity and coverage during busy periods.

Skills

Leadership experience

Customer service focus

Inventory management knowledge

Automotive after-market knowledge

Experience in parts/retail store mgmt

Ability to lift 60 lbs

Willingness to learn automotive topics

ASE Certifications (plus)

NAPA Know How

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory management systems

Job description

Genuine Parts Company (NAPA) in Texas seeks an Assistant Store Manager to blend automotive expertise with customer service and operations leadership. You will support the Store Manager across counter sales, inventory, delivery coordination, and housekeeping while maintaining active sales responsibilities.

This developmental role prepares you to become a Store Manager, with overtime and keyholder duties for opening/closing the store.